Over 1,000 people have been rendered homeless in two villages
in Riyom local government area of Plateau State following an invasion on
Friday night by unknown assailants who torched their houses.
Two aged women were said to have been killed and about 30 houses burnt in the attack on Dakum and Jol villages.
The attack is believed to be a continuation of the hostilities
between the Berom and Fulani which has resulted in an upsurge in attack
and counter attacks in recent weeks.
Majority Leader in the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Daniel
Dem, who represents the area, described the killings and burning of
houses as saddening and said the villages have been deserted as the
people fled for safety.
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